Why Fans Are Heartbroken Over Blue Bloods' End
Blue Bloods fans are livid as they watch the show's final season unfold on CBS. With only eight episodes remaining, the network has yet to announce any spin-offs or plans to continue the Reagan family's story. The loyal fanbase, who've been with the show since its debut, are struggling to come to terms with the end of this beloved series.
On October 26, the official Blue Bloods Instagram account shared a series of photos from the set of the final season. Fans were quick to react in the comments section, expressing their frustration and disappointment with CBS's decision to cancel the show. It's clear that the show's conclusion has left a deep impact on its audience, many of whom feel the series deserved a longer run.
Fans Voice Their Disappointment on Social Media
One fan commented, "Still doesn’t make sense why you'd cancel this show!!" Another chimed in, "Absolutely none! They have plenty of other shows they should cancel!" The outrage doesn't stop there. Another viewer pointed out the show's impressive ratings, saying, "The fact that this show was the number one show last week in the ratings proves that it should not be canceled. Why are you canceling the show? Are you out of your minds?"
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According to TV Line, Blue Bloods was the most-watched program on October 18, when the premiere episode of the second half of season 14 aired on CBS. This further highlights the show's popularity and the bafflement among fans over its cancellation.
Tom Selleck Speaks Out About the Show's End
Tom Selleck, the show's leading man, has also expressed his frustration with the decision to end Blue Bloods. Speaking to TV Insider on October 3, he said, "I’m kind of frustrated. During those last eight shows, I haven’t wanted to talk about an ending for Blue Bloods but about it still being wildly successful. In a Top 100 Shows of 2023-2024 (in total viewers, we were number 9 out of 100), if you discount the three football shows, we’re No. 6!"
Selleck continued, "I’m not going to turn into a bitter old guy saying, 'Get off my lawn!' I don’t believe in holding grudges, but if you were to say to the television network, 'Here’s a show you can program in the worst time slot you got, and it is going to guarantee you winning Friday night for the next 15 years,' it would be almost impossible to believe. My frustration is the show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go. So how do I feel? It’s going to take a long time to sort all of this out. I remember after the weekend [of the final episode’s shoot], I said, 'I’ve got to get to bed early tonight because I have to do my dialogue for Monday.' Well, there was no Monday. It’s just going to take a while."
Bridget Moynahan Shares Her Feelings on the Show's Conclusion
Bridget Moynahan, a beloved cast member, also expressed her sadness over the series coming to an end after 10 years on CBS. During a recent appearance on Sherri, she said, "It’s bittersweet. I want my job back! It was a good run. Fourteen years with a group of people, we were a family on and off the screen."
CBS's Statement on the Cancellation
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach addressed the cancellation in a statement to Deadline. "We love this cast, we love their passion for the show," she explained. "All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule. We are going to end the show come December."
